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Anatomical basis for modified infraorbital orbitotomy

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The Weber-Fergusson incision is commonly used for the surgical exposure of the anterolateral maxilla. Infraorbital orbitotomy is a well-described technique which allows extended exposure during maxillary surgery. This paper presents a modification of infraorbital orbitotomy and is intended to make this simple modification familiar to surgeons involved in head and neck surgery.

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospitals, Allapakkam Main Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai, (T.N), India

    Darpan Bhargava MDS, MOMSRCPS(Glasg), PDCR, PGDHM, K. Sreekumar M.D.S., M.F.D.S, RCPS & Ganesh Koneru M.D.S.

  2. Deptartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, People’s Dental Academy, Bhopal, (M.P.), India

    Ashwini Deshpande M.D.S, PGDHSc (Med Law & Ethics)

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  1. Darpan Bhargava MDS, MOMSRCPS(Glasg), PDCR, PGDHM
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Bhargava, D., Sreekumar, K., Koneru, G. et al. Anatomical basis for modified infraorbital orbitotomy. J. Stomat. Occ. Med. 4, 115–117 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12548-011-0016-5

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